Is Tony Chachere's Creole Gumbo Base Mix Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), DEHYDRATED ONION, CHICKEN BOUILLON (SALT, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN AND SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, SOY FLOUR, CORN STARCH, CHICKEN FAT, SAFFLOWER OIL, ONION POWDER, CHICKEN MEAT, TURMERIC, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE), DEHYDRATED BELL PEPPERS, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CARAMEL COLOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING), SPICES, CHILI POWDER.
What is a Low FODMAP diet?
A Low FODMAP diet limits foods high in certain short-chain carbohydrates (FODMAPs) that can be poorly absorbed in the gut. These include specific sugars found in foods like onions, garlic, beans, apples, and wheat. It's commonly followed by people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive sensitivities to reduce bloating, gas, and discomfort. The diet typically involves an elimination phase, followed by gradual reintroduction to identify personal triggers. When followed carefully, often with a dietitian's guidance, a Low FODMAP diet can help manage symptoms while maintaining a balanced and varied intake of nutrients.


